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<p>Through the National Cyber Security Strategy the Government is helping small and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the economy and society improve their digital
security.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The Department for Digital, Culture, Media
and Sport (DCMS) works closely with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to help
SMEs protect themselves, including promoting the uptake of the Cyber Essentials scheme
through engagement with industry sectors and via police Regional Organised Crime Units,
which engage with businesses locally.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The Cyber Aware
campaign encourages the public and small businesses to take up secure online behaviours,
including signposting businesses to guidance, such as the Small Business Guide, which
helps firms protect themselves from the most common cyber attacks. The NCSC has also
published a suite of guidance on home-working and digital business operations to support
SMEs during the Covid-19 outbreak.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>DCMS also is making
sure SMEs have access to the skilled people they need, and the NCSC offers a free
online training package, Top Tips for Staff.</p><p> </p>
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